On July 23, 2025, facing government-driven amendments aimed at curtailing its autonomous operations, SAPO, along with NABU, issued a joint statement calling for the legislative restoration of their independence. This move comes as President Zelensky pursued measures to 'cleanse' the agencies of alleged Russian influence, a reform that has drawn domestic protests and international concern over the undermining of vital anti-corruption institutions.

A new law passed by Ukraine's parliament places the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) under the authority of the prosecutor general—a presidential appointee—raising concerns about the erosion of the agency's independence and its ability to combat corruption impartially.

Ukrainian parliament approved a law granting the prosecutor general full oversight of SAPO, substantially reducing the agency's autonomy in its anti-corruption mandate. The move is seen as an effort to centralize control over anti-corruption institutions, undermining their effectiveness and aligning with authoritarian practices that diminish checks on governmental power.

Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 12414, which would place the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) under the control of the Prosecutor General, effectively removing its operational independence. Critics warn this legislative move undermines Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts and democratic safeguards, potentially facilitating political interference.

On July 22, 2025, Ukraine’s parliament passed a law that significantly curtails the independence of anti-corruption agencies. SAPO, together with NABU, issued a joint statement warning that the legislation destroys the anti-corruption infrastructure and turns SAPO into a decorative institution, effectively stripping it of real power.

On April 2, 2025, Ukraine’s Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) alongside NABU uncovered a corruption scheme involving over US$17.8 million in embezzled funds from the Armed Forces’ food procurement process during 2022-2023. The investigation targeted irregularities in pricing and contract oversight that led to significant budget losses, reinforcing the commitment to accountability and transparency in public institutions.